Opportunities in Germany

OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY

There’s a shortage of skilled workers in many professions in Germany. These include qualified engineers (mechanical, automotive, electrical and building), scientists, mathematicians, IT specialists and both hospital doctors and GPs. Professionals with vocational qualifications are also in demand in certain fields. With an increasingly older population, workers in the geriatric, health and nursing professions are also in short supply. English teaching, casual work and hospitality jobs are also available.

News

CIC issued 7th draw to take place since the changes to the CRS on June 6, 2017 claiming more points. This was the 22nd express entry draw, 72nd in row on Wednesday September 20th 2017, total number of invitations issued are 2,871 in order to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence to candidates in pool with minimum cut off score 433 and above in Comprehensive Ranking System.

Last draw from the pool which was issued on September 6th, 2017, Total 2,772 candidates in pool had score 435 and above in CRS were invited to apply for permanent residency.

Total number of Invitations issued in 2015 are: 31,063.
Total number of Invitations issued in 2016 are: 33,782.
Total number of Invitations issued in 2017 are: 59,923.
Total number of Invitations issued since Express Entry System was launched under FSWP are: 1,24,768.

The government of Canada is set to call for a substantial increase in overall immigration numbers to the country. The Advisory Council on Economic Growth, which advises federal Minister Bill Morneau, will call for a 50 percent increase in immigration to 450,000 people annually over five year.

Quebec government has made an announcement in Gazette Officielle du Québec, for the next application intake on 30th March 2017 that 5,000 applications will be accepted under QSWP during an intake period that will occur before March 31st, 2018. The exact dates for the upcoming intake period will be announced soon.

* If the applicant has advanced intermediate knowledge of French demonstrated by a standardized test recognized by the Ministère, then application is not subject to these rules and can submit the application at any time until March 31, 2018.